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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 10, 2016
Cops Corner 2.11.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Grief can be hard on people who have lost a loved one during the holidays, according to Sybil Porter who organized the Hope and Healing grief service.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Harvest United offers holiday grief services in Lakewood Ranch

Those who grieve during the holidays don't have to feel alone.

  • East County
  • News
Troopers Ryan Dwyer and Alec Ritter of the Florida Highway Patrol's Central Region Honor Guard lead the casket of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church Feb. 13.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 19, 2020
Trooper's funeral in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions, thoughts

Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch hosts trooper's funeral.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rami Nehme is opening the third location of Origin Craft Beer & Pizza at UTC in late January or early February. His first location, pictured, opened in 2016 on Sarasota’s Hillview Street.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Pizzeria owner hopes to bring cheer to UTC

EYE ON BUSINESS: Craft beer and pizza joint aims to bring community feel to East County

  • East County
  • News
Nick Anastasia, Mike Backes, Nygel D. Robinson, and Emily Dennis. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2019
FST swings into its new season with a Dean Martin revue

'That’s Amoré!' raises a glass to Martin’s musical legacy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dan Powers
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

Dan Powers wants to change spending philosophies.

  • East County
  • News
Terri Klauber, Michael Klauber, Murf Klauber, Max Klauber and Susie Klauber —Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.16.17

From surprise birthday parties to celebrity encounters, these are the most notable social happenings of last week.

  • Black Tie
Emily "Mimi" Aftandilian holds Sabrina, Sasha and Little Spencer on a recent Saturday afternoon at PetSmart Sarasota.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 10, 2011
Feline fancy

Emily Aftandilian, founder of Mimi's Rescue, has rescued and placed more than 1,000 kittens and cats in permanent homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: The populist panders for votes

Cynics that we are, we can't help but look at Gov. Charlie Crist's tax-cutting proposals last week as another example of Florida's Head Populist scrambling to buy votes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 22, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries 3/22

The Rev. David Matthews, Loraine Calvi,Richard Goldwater and Eudora De Renne Roebling died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ambrish
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River seniors Kylie Toler, Kally Martin, Linda Ross and Bethaney Keen played their final regular season game April 6. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2016
Braden River closes out regular season with win

The Braden River softball team beat Venice 10-4 April 6 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 23, 2019
Riverview High School graduates 'say one last thank you'

The ceremony will filled with speeches from students thanking friends, family and teachers for their support.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maya Dean-Elois, a rising senior at Braden River High School, learns several lessons while participating in the Bank of America's Student Leaders program. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
East County student leads the way

Braden River High School rising senior participates in Bank of America's Student Leader program and nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Branham and retired Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 1333 Vista Drive was built in 2018. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,844 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 30, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $7.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
film-fest
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 6, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gabriel, Brad, Aubrey and Michelle Hoover model the new Turtle Watch shirts.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2015
Turtle Watch swims to new shirts

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch introduced its 2015 t-shirts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
Letter to the Editor Special: Recycling the right choice

A few weeks ago, the Pelican Press published an opinion column titled "Recycling as religion" in which the author expressed his view that recycling is a waste of valuable resources and that the county justifies its recycling program with arguments that don't "stand up to research."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.5.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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